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Cheap Date Ideas for Valentine's Day

Posted on 2/7/2012 21:13 EST

Valentine's Day 2012

Here's our Valentine's Day gift to you: eight romantic date ideas that are fun, creative, and, truth be told, cheap. If you don't have the cash (or patience) for...

February 6th Deals - Valentine's Deals, Super Bowl Photo, Cheap Memory Foam Mattress, and more.

Posted on 2/6/2012 10:38 EST

With just over a week until Valentine's Day, this is a great time to score a deal and have it shipped in time. Woot.com has a $5 Swarovski crystal necklace, Groupon is offering a 4 bottle romantic wine...

Cheapism.com Finds the Best Cheap Wine and Champagne

Posted on 12/21/2011 14:35 EST

Budget drinkers rejoice with full-bodied, well-balanced red wines, top-selling Chardonnays, and sparkling wines shockingly similar to true Champagne, all below $20.

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Money Saving News Stories for August 12, 2011

Posted on 8/12/2011 12:58 EST

The 10 Best Wines Under $15 (Guest of a Guest)

Ask a Geek: What's the Cheapest Way to Stay Connected Abroad? (Popsci)

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Money Saving News Stories for July 14 2011

Posted on 7/14/2011 19:47 EST

Best deals on wine - 4 expert picks (CNN Money)

Extreme Couponing Tips for Back-to-School Shopping (BlogHer)

Budget Excursions for Volunteers (The New York Times)

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Can You Tell Cheap from Costly?

Posted on 4/18/2011 2:26 EST

We told you recently how brand name and generic versions of both batteries and dish soap often perform the same. Now another product category has up and confused consumers -- wine. When it... Read more on CNET »

Shh! Cheap wine on offer...from secret supplier

Posted on 3/30/2011 7:07 EST

The rumor mill is swirling around Bostonite Kevin Mehra, who runs 90+Cellars. Why? He's selling anonymous wines at a discount. It's all because everyone in the vino industry is trying to make money... Read more on Boston Globe »

2010 The Infamous Goose Sauvignon Blanc

Posted on 3/20/2011 23:16 EST

There's no shortage of recommendations for good cheap wines, and this roundup includes one for a cheap Sauvignon Blanc. (That would be the 2010 vintage with The Infamous Goose label.) But The Palm Read more on The Palm Beach Post »

Dining on a Dime: Free Appetizers, Wine and Other Restaurant Coupons

Posted on 3/11/2011 15:51 EST

If you need an excuse to enjoy a meal out, here are some wining and dining coupons that might get you out your front door in a jiffy. Mint.com has a list of coupon and related deals gathered by... Read more on Mint.com »

10 very good wines under $15

Posted on 3/4/2011 15:27 EST

What is a good cheap wine under $15, you ask. The Miami Herald answers with a list of ten, ranging from a sweet riesling to a bubbly and light prosecco to a fruity Garnacha. The wines hail from... Read more on Miami Herald »

Recommended wines

Posted on 2/2/2011 18:03 EST

The Washington Post is now offering a short list of cheap wine recommendations. Area purveyors are duly noted, but let's see how many of these bargain bottles you can find at your local wine shop. Read more on The Washington Post »

Book Helps You Pick Frugal Wines

Posted on 1/20/2011 20:22 EST

A cheap wines book can be an indispensable aid for anyone who enjoys one of the pleasures of life but can only do so on a limited budget. California Farmer provides a short review of a new book... Read more on California Farmer »

Cheap, Cheerful Christmas 'Champagne'

Posted on 12/17/2010 0:36 EST

Business Week's Nick Passamore identifies an Alsatian sparking wine that resembles champagne and costs only $20 a bottle. Read more on Business Week »

Sparkling wines a cheaper alternative to Champagne

Posted on 12/8/2010 13:36 EST

It's all in the bubbles. So forget about the high-priced Champagne and head straight for the sparkling wines. Read what Reuters has to say about this cheap alternative to that other pricey stuff. Read more on Reuters »

10 tips for making your stuff last longer

Posted on 10/4/2010 16:17 EST

Leave it to WalletPop. This personal finance website has the scoop on how to get more life out of things you already have, like jeans and razor blades. But get this, you're supposed to wait six... Read more on Wallet Pop »

111 Frugal Tips for Smarter Buying and Serious Saving

Posted on 9/11/2010 10:02 EST

Save money while enjoying life. That's one of the take-aways from this list of frugal tips. Thanks to Time for pulling it all together. Read more on Time »

Good wine, for under $8

Posted on 3/22/2010 13:15 EST

It may be hard to believe, but you'll pay almost as much for a bottle of sweet soda pop as you will for a bottle of eminently drinkable wine. The Buffalo News found several cheap reds and whites, Read more on The Buffalo News »

A Well-Priced, Tasty California Cabernet

Posted on 2/6/2010 19:53 EST

Big wine, little price. Hardly a contradiction in terms, according to Winespectator.com, which offers this tip from the experts on a good, cheap California cabernet. But (there's always a but), Read more on Winespectator.com »

Inexpensive Bordeaux

Posted on 4/21/2009 20:31 EST

Deflate those smarmy wine snobs at your next dinner party with budget Bordeaux wines. Read this piece from The Epoch Times and discover which labels pass the test--for $15 or less. Read more on The Epoch Times »